Connecticut
Darien transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Darien Recycling and Refuse Center.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Darien residents (and property owners with ownership documentation) with a valid Recycling & Refuse Center dump permit affixed to the driver-side windshield. Maximum three permits per household.
Hours
- Monday through Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Sunday closed
- Swap Shop: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to noon
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Residents with garbage collection: $50 for two permits; third $50. Residents without garbage collection: $150 for two permits; third $50. Seniors 65+: one free permit per household; additional $50 each (max 3). Lost/replacement $50 unless original returned. Commercial refuse dump permits $150 per vehicle per calendar year.
Where to buy: Online (existing applicants) at dpwpermits.darienct.gov; or Darien Public Works Office Room 208, Town Hall (Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.; Town Hall closed Fridays). Permit questions 203-656-7346 or dumppermits@darienct.gov. 2026-2027 permits available May 2026; valid July 1 through June 30.
Notes: Commercial tipping fees (MSW, C&D, brush, leaves) revised Jan 1, 2026 apply to commercial entities only and do not affect residential users per Town press release.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential use with valid dump permit | Covered by annual permit (commercial tip rates do not apply to residential users) |
| Commercial MSW (effective Jan 1, 2026) | $125 per ton |
| Commercial combustible bulk / mixed C&D / incombustible C&D (effective Jan 1, 2026) | $125 to $140 per ton per Town press release; see Tipping Fees Jan 1, 2026 PDF |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: See Darien Mattress Recycling Program PDF on Recycling Center page.
- TVs / electronics: Confirm with Recycling Center.
- Tires: Confirm with Recycling Center.
- Appliances: Confirm with Recycling Center / bulk pickup FAQ.
- Yard waste / brush: Commercial leaf/brush tip rates on Town tipping-fee sheet; residential use via permit.
- Household hazardous waste: CT DEEP / PaintCare links on Town page.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · Appliances · TVs / electronics · Paint · All guides
Hazardous waste
Confirm with CT DEEP 860-566-8843. Paint and mattress programs linked from Town Recycling Center page.
Holiday closures
Closed all Sundays; New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (see 2026 Transfer Station Schedule PDF).
Other notes
- Facts from Town of Darien Recycling Center page, 2026 Transfer Station Schedule PDF, and Jan 1, 2026 tipping-fee press release.
- First-time permit applicants need proof of residency, vehicle registration(s), and proof of garbage hauler if applicable.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-05. If something conflicts, trust the town.